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"Fear" an interesting word to use in this context. Can losing a parking space really illicit this most primitive and animalistic survival response? The day we put self interest and convenience ahead of self improvement, and then label it "Fear", is the day we begin to reverse our evolution.

"Fear" an interesting word to use in this context. Can losing a parking space really illicit this most primitive and animalistic survival response?
The day we put self interest and convenience ahead of self improvement, and then label it "Fear", is the day we begin to reverse our evolution.Simon Attwood

"Fear" an interesting word to use in this context. Can losing a parking space really illicit this most primitive and animalistic survival response? The day we put self interest and convenience ahead of self improvement, and then label it "Fear", is the day we begin to reverse our evolution.

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fizzypetal says...4:42pm Fri 11 Jul 14

I live on one of the streets surrounding Newent House. This article is slightly misleading and isn't giving all of the facts of the situation. We were not notified of the change of use by the council. I personally became aware of the change of use when a Lib Dem leaflet was dropped through my letterbox on Saturday 5 July. Lack of parking is not a new issue as the result of Newent House change of use. It is going to worsen an existing problem for the residents that live in this neighbourhood. Since the CPZ went in around Surbiton Station, we have struggled to park our cars near to our houses...we residents compete with all the surrounding schools, businesses and Surbiton Station rail users for the 'convenience' of trying to find parking within a 10 - 20 minute walk of our homes. It is bad enough during peak hours - as people arrive for work or to catch the trains in the mornings, visit surrounding businesses, schools, the park, etc., throughout the day. With Newent House going in, we will have to contend with the extra cars and noise that is likely to bring in to the area well into the evening as the school is offering music and ballroom dance lessons in the evenings. I don't think any of us are against further education. What we are unhappy with is that residents were not given the opportunity to raise the concerns about the already overstretched parking situation here. We want resident's parking permits. We've wanted that for many years - we petitioned for it as the Surbiton Hospital site rebuild was underway. We hope the council will revisit their plans and consider the further impact 1000 visitors a week to the school is likely to have on the residents who live near to it.

I live on one of the streets surrounding Newent House. This article is slightly misleading and isn't giving all of the facts of the situation. We were not notified of the change of use by the council. I personally became aware of the change of use when a Lib Dem leaflet was dropped through my letterbox on Saturday 5 July.
Lack of parking is not a new issue as the result of Newent House change of use. It is going to worsen an existing problem for the residents that live in this neighbourhood. Since the CPZ went in around Surbiton Station, we have struggled to park our cars near to our houses...we residents compete with all the surrounding schools, businesses and Surbiton Station rail users for the 'convenience' of trying to find parking within a 10 - 20 minute walk of our homes.
It is bad enough during peak hours - as people arrive for work or to catch the trains in the mornings, visit surrounding businesses, schools, the park, etc., throughout the day. With Newent House going in, we will have to contend with the extra cars and noise that is likely to bring in to the area well into the evening as the school is offering music and ballroom dance lessons in the evenings.
I don't think any of us are against further education. What we are unhappy with is that residents were not given the opportunity to raise the concerns about the already overstretched parking situation here. We want resident's parking permits. We've wanted that for many years - we petitioned for it as the Surbiton Hospital site rebuild was underway. We hope the council will revisit their plans and consider the further impact 1000 visitors a week to the school is likely to have on the residents who live near to it.fizzypetal

I live on one of the streets surrounding Newent House. This article is slightly misleading and isn't giving all of the facts of the situation. We were not notified of the change of use by the council. I personally became aware of the change of use when a Lib Dem leaflet was dropped through my letterbox on Saturday 5 July. Lack of parking is not a new issue as the result of Newent House change of use. It is going to worsen an existing problem for the residents that live in this neighbourhood. Since the CPZ went in around Surbiton Station, we have struggled to park our cars near to our houses...we residents compete with all the surrounding schools, businesses and Surbiton Station rail users for the 'convenience' of trying to find parking within a 10 - 20 minute walk of our homes. It is bad enough during peak hours - as people arrive for work or to catch the trains in the mornings, visit surrounding businesses, schools, the park, etc., throughout the day. With Newent House going in, we will have to contend with the extra cars and noise that is likely to bring in to the area well into the evening as the school is offering music and ballroom dance lessons in the evenings. I don't think any of us are against further education. What we are unhappy with is that residents were not given the opportunity to raise the concerns about the already overstretched parking situation here. We want resident's parking permits. We've wanted that for many years - we petitioned for it as the Surbiton Hospital site rebuild was underway. We hope the council will revisit their plans and consider the further impact 1000 visitors a week to the school is likely to have on the residents who live near to it.

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SimonMC says...5:39pm Fri 11 Jul 14

Simon Attwood wrote…

"FearInteresting comment on the semantic use of the word 'fear' but hardly relevant... Personally I would like to see comment on the change of use notice and the potential attempt to rush planning through without proper consultation. Is the Council stepping on my democratic rights now considered 'self interest' ?

[quote][p][bold]Simon Attwood[/bold] wrote:
"FearInteresting comment on the semantic use of the word 'fear' but hardly relevant...
Personally I would like to see comment on the change of use notice and the potential attempt to rush planning through without proper consultation.
Is the Council stepping on my democratic rights now considered 'self interest' ?SimonMC

Simon Attwood wrote…

"FearInteresting comment on the semantic use of the word 'fear' but hardly relevant... Personally I would like to see comment on the change of use notice and the potential attempt to rush planning through without proper consultation. Is the Council stepping on my democratic rights now considered 'self interest' ?

Score: 4

vallinnapod says...9:02pm Fri 11 Jul 14

It's a shame this article misses the point. I know very few residents who are opposed to the change in use of Newent House. The main concern is around the impact on parking in the area. I am shocked that Councillor Craig has not heard of the current parking issues residents who are not fortunate to have off street parking have. A simple solution to the concerns around the change in use of Newent House would be to change the area to resident's parking, allowing households one permit to park a car in close proximity to their house.

It's a shame this article misses the point. I know very few residents who are opposed to the change in use of Newent House. The main concern is around the impact on parking in the area.
I am shocked that Councillor Craig has not heard of the current parking issues residents who are not fortunate to have off street parking have.
A simple solution to the concerns around the change in use of Newent House would be to change the area to resident's parking, allowing households one permit to park a car in close proximity to their house.vallinnapod

It's a shame this article misses the point. I know very few residents who are opposed to the change in use of Newent House. The main concern is around the impact on parking in the area. I am shocked that Councillor Craig has not heard of the current parking issues residents who are not fortunate to have off street parking have. A simple solution to the concerns around the change in use of Newent House would be to change the area to resident's parking, allowing households one permit to park a car in close proximity to their house.

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